Advancements in polymer electrolyte membranes for sustainable energy storage and conversion

Polymer electrolyte membranes have emerged as a crucial component in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion. These membranes have revolutionized how we store and convert energy, significantly impacting technologies such as fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. Recent studies have indicated that polymer electrolyte membranes enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems, primarily by offering superior ion conductivity and selectivity while maintaining mechanical stability. However, significant challenges remain, such as improving thermal stability, reducing costs, and integrating these membranes with renewable energy sources.

This Research Topic aims to address these challenges by advancing our understanding and development of polymer electrolyte membranes for state-of-the-art electrochemical applications. It seeks to explore how these membranes can be optimized for better energy transfer capabilities, integrate renewable resources, and adapt to varying environmental conditions. The objective is to push the boundaries of current technologies and contribute to more globally sustainable practices across energy sectors.

To gather further insights into the role and enhancement of polymer electrolyte membranes, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

Applications of polymer electrolyte membranes in energy generation and storage

Innovations in membrane processes for environmental protection and decreasing global warming

Resource recovery through enhanced membrane applications

Industrial uses of membranes in sectors like water, energy, and chemicals

Membrane processes for the separation of gases and pollutants

Novel membrane designs and materials for improved performance

Utilization of renewable energy sources in membrane processes

Modeling, simulation, and scaling up of membrane technologies

Submissions should provide in-depth knowledge on the development, implementation, and application of these membranes, aligning with global sustainability goals and advancing cutting-edge scientific knowledge in the field

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review

Keywords: Polymer electrolyte membranes, electrochemical energy storage, fuel cells, membrane technology, renewable energy integration.

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.